Jessica Goodheart
@jessicagoodheart.bsky.social
Senior editor at Capital & Main. The opinions expressed are my own.
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A six-year legal battle between Disney and its workers ends with a massive payout.
A California judge's approval of a $233 million settlement marks the final, official repudiation of Disney’s tactics in skirting a 2018 wage law known in Anaheim as Measure L.
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A California judge's approval of a $233 million settlement marks the final, official repudiation of Disney’s tactics in skirting a 2018 wage law known in Anaheim as Measure L.
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When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen
A six-year legal battle ends with a massive payout — and a reminder of what unions can achieve.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A six-year legal battle between Disney and its workers ends with a massive payout.
A California judge's approval of a $233 million settlement marks the final, official repudiation of Disney’s tactics in skirting a 2018 wage law known in Anaheim as Measure L.
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A California judge's approval of a $233 million settlement marks the final, official repudiation of Disney’s tactics in skirting a 2018 wage law known in Anaheim as Measure L.
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Across the country, more seniors are staying on the job, often without enough retirement savings to step away. And for aging workers, every shift carries new risks.
Story by Lili Euzet with the support of The SCAN Foundation
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Story by Lili Euzet with the support of The SCAN Foundation
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Too Old to Keep Working, Not Enough Money to Stop
As the senior workforce grows, more older Americans are staying in physically demanding jobs, often risking their health.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Across the country, more seniors are staying on the job, often without enough retirement savings to step away. And for aging workers, every shift carries new risks.
Story by Lili Euzet with the support of The SCAN Foundation
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Story by Lili Euzet with the support of The SCAN Foundation
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Immigrants in ICE custody are being transferred to facilities further away from family and their lawyers.
One group of detainees ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social
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One group of detainees ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social
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ICE Is Transferring People in Its Custody Away From Family, Lawyers
One group ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Immigrants in ICE custody are being transferred to facilities further away from family and their lawyers.
One group of detainees ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social
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One group of detainees ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social
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A recent SCOTUS decision has given federal agents license to treat Latinos like second-class citizens, condoning the same racial profiling Black Americans have long faced from police.
In the Trump era, the overt racism of the past is back in full view.
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In the Trump era, the overt racism of the past is back in full view.
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Working While Brown Is the New Living While Black
The Supreme Court’s decision gives federal agents license to treat Latinos like second-class citizens, condoning the same racial profiling Black Americans have long faced from police.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A recent SCOTUS decision has given federal agents license to treat Latinos like second-class citizens, condoning the same racial profiling Black Americans have long faced from police.
In the Trump era, the overt racism of the past is back in full view.
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In the Trump era, the overt racism of the past is back in full view.
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Earlier this year, San Bernardino County was ranked the nation’s worst for ozone pollution. However, Trump has made it harder to crack down on pollution.
Now local residents are turning to Sacramento to rein in air pollution in their communities.
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Now local residents are turning to Sacramento to rein in air pollution in their communities.
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Effort to Curb Southern California Rail Yard Pollution Stalls Under Trump
The region’s rail yards continue to pose serious health hazards, prompting local advocates to push state leaders for action.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Earlier this year, San Bernardino County was ranked the nation’s worst for ozone pollution. However, Trump has made it harder to crack down on pollution.
Now local residents are turning to Sacramento to rein in air pollution in their communities.
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Now local residents are turning to Sacramento to rein in air pollution in their communities.
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Across the U.S., oil well operators declare bankruptcy and abandon highly contaminated and dilapidated facilities for state and federal agencies to clean up.
Such cleanup could cost New Mexico taxpayers $1.6 billion in the coming years.
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Such cleanup could cost New Mexico taxpayers $1.6 billion in the coming years.
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New Mexico’s Billion-Dollar Oilfield Orphans
A recent report says abandoned oil infrastructure could cost the state up to $1.6 billion in coming years. This is how.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Across the U.S., oil well operators declare bankruptcy and abandon highly contaminated and dilapidated facilities for state and federal agencies to clean up.
Such cleanup could cost New Mexico taxpayers $1.6 billion in the coming years.
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Such cleanup could cost New Mexico taxpayers $1.6 billion in the coming years.
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Despite Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s promise to "Make America Healthy Again," the Trump administration has cut programs that support children’s health and school nutrition.
Nutrition experts warn this could worsen childhood disease.
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Nutrition experts warn this could worsen childhood disease.
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MAHA Promised Healthier Kids. But School Lunches May Deliver Less.
Cuts to SNAP and farm-to-school programs under the Trump administration risk worsening childhood disease, nutrition experts warn.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Despite Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s promise to "Make America Healthy Again," the Trump administration has cut programs that support children’s health and school nutrition.
Nutrition experts warn this could worsen childhood disease.
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Nutrition experts warn this could worsen childhood disease.
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While national union membership numbers are down, a new report puts the total of California workers covered by a union at 2.67 million, or about one in six workers.
Mark Kreidler explores what the Golden State is doing right. #LaborDay @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Mark Kreidler explores what the Golden State is doing right. #LaborDay @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Unions Are Shrinking Nationwide — But Not in California
Organizing here is holding strong, showing what’s possible even as Trump 2.0 makes the fight harder.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
While national union membership numbers are down, a new report puts the total of California workers covered by a union at 2.67 million, or about one in six workers.
Mark Kreidler explores what the Golden State is doing right. #LaborDay @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Mark Kreidler explores what the Golden State is doing right. #LaborDay @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Rather than the promised manufacturing revival, the first eight months of Trump’s second term have brought uncertainty and upheaval.
Widespread tariffs have stalled hiring and rollbacks of clean energy policies have stymied investment.
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Widespread tariffs have stalled hiring and rollbacks of clean energy policies have stymied investment.
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Trump Promised to Revive Manufacturing. Will He Deliver?
The first months of his presidency have brought uncertainty — and job losses in manufacturing.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Rather than the promised manufacturing revival, the first eight months of Trump’s second term have brought uncertainty and upheaval.
Widespread tariffs have stalled hiring and rollbacks of clean energy policies have stymied investment.
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Widespread tariffs have stalled hiring and rollbacks of clean energy policies have stymied investment.
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Changes to U.S. immigration bond hearing rules has left many people stuck in detention for indefinite periods of time. Many, under pressure from ICE officers and weary of conditions in custody, have decided to give up their cases and accept deportation.
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Trump Bond Rule Leaves More People Stuck in Immigration Custody Indefinitely
Many are giving up on their immigration cases because they do not want to remain detained.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Changes to U.S. immigration bond hearing rules has left many people stuck in detention for indefinite periods of time. Many, under pressure from ICE officers and weary of conditions in custody, have decided to give up their cases and accept deportation.
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There has been lots to distract from the story of how workers have been faring eight months into Trump 2.0. My story kicks off a five-part @capitalandmain.bsky.social series that digs into this question.
President Trump's flurry of actions — from mass layoffs and ICE raids to union-busting and tariffs — are straining U.S. workers and fueling uncertainty.
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Trump’s Policies Are Adding Up to a Hostile Work Environment
A flurry of actions, from mass layoffs and ICE raids to union-busting and tariffs, are straining U.S. workers and fueling uncertainty.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
There has been lots to distract from the story of how workers have been faring eight months into Trump 2.0. My story kicks off a five-part @capitalandmain.bsky.social series that digs into this question.
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One of Los Angeles’ most polluted stretches of land will soon be cleared for new development, and a full accounting of the ground’s degradation will be left largely to an oil company.
In some areas, the contaminated underground layer is 16+ feet thick.
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In some areas, the contaminated underground layer is 16+ feet thick.
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There’s a ‘Lake’ of Oil Under L.A.’s Soon-to-Close Refinery. Who’s Going to Clean It Up?
Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
One of Los Angeles’ most polluted stretches of land will soon be cleared for new development, and a full accounting of the ground’s degradation will be left largely to an oil company.
In some areas, the contaminated underground layer is 16+ feet thick.
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In some areas, the contaminated underground layer is 16+ feet thick.
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"It was the first time during the war that Israel’s military has swiftly claimed responsibility after a journalist was killed in a strike." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Global outrage mounts as funeral held for five journalists killed by Israel
Last post from Anas al-Sharif, whom Al Jazeera calls one of Gaza’s bravest journalists, decries failure to stop ‘massacre’
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August 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"It was the first time during the war that Israel’s military has swiftly claimed responsibility after a journalist was killed in a strike." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Self-deport or remain locked up in crowded detention centers?
With a promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home, ICE is pressuring detained immigrants to give up their asylum cases and leave the U.S.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social : capitalandmain.com/ice-is-press...
With a promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home, ICE is pressuring detained immigrants to give up their asylum cases and leave the U.S.
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ICE Is Pressuring People in Custody to Self-Deport. Many Are Giving Up.
A promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home tempts many who've grown weary of being locked up in crowded detention centers.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Self-deport or remain locked up in crowded detention centers?
With a promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home, ICE is pressuring detained immigrants to give up their asylum cases and leave the U.S.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social : capitalandmain.com/ice-is-press...
With a promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home, ICE is pressuring detained immigrants to give up their asylum cases and leave the U.S.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social : capitalandmain.com/ice-is-press...
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Recently retired Colorado scientist Lisa McKenzie chased the link between fracking and adverse birth outcomes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Residents now use her studies to advocate for tougher rules on oil and gas pollution in the state.
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Residents now use her studies to advocate for tougher rules on oil and gas pollution in the state.
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The Oil Wells Near the Denver Suburbs Worried Her. The Health Risk Alarmed Her Even More.
Recently retired Colorado scientist Lisa McKenzie chased the link between fracking and adverse birth outcomes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Recently retired Colorado scientist Lisa McKenzie chased the link between fracking and adverse birth outcomes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Residents now use her studies to advocate for tougher rules on oil and gas pollution in the state.
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Residents now use her studies to advocate for tougher rules on oil and gas pollution in the state.
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At least 9 U.S. citizens have been taken into the custody of agents with ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection after observing or protesting near immigration raids in the LA area.
@cerisecastle.bsky.social reports.
#ICEraids #ICE #Immigration #LosAngeles #LocalNews
@cerisecastle.bsky.social reports.
#ICEraids #ICE #Immigration #LosAngeles #LocalNews
August 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At least 9 U.S. citizens have been taken into the custody of agents with ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection after observing or protesting near immigration raids in the LA area.
@cerisecastle.bsky.social reports.
#ICEraids #ICE #Immigration #LosAngeles #LocalNews
@cerisecastle.bsky.social reports.
#ICEraids #ICE #Immigration #LosAngeles #LocalNews
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California has joined 22 other states in suing the Trump administration for what state Attorney General Rob Bonta calls "punishment for Planned Parenthood’s constitutionally protected advocacy for abortion."
Column by @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Column by @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Unplanned Parenthood and Other Horrors Confront Medi-Cal Patients
Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a national lawsuit to halt Republicans’ war on Californians.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
California has joined 22 other states in suing the Trump administration for what state Attorney General Rob Bonta calls "punishment for Planned Parenthood’s constitutionally protected advocacy for abortion."
Column by @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Column by @markkreidler.bsky.social
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Trump is proposing to defund the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical corridor.
Story by @ellevarela.bsky.social
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Story by @ellevarela.bsky.social
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Trump Administration Moves to Cut Vital Petrochemical Watchdog, Putting Texans and Others at Risk
Amid increasingly intense weather, the Chemical Safety Board is the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast's petrochemical corridor.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Trump is proposing to defund the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical corridor.
Story by @ellevarela.bsky.social
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Story by @ellevarela.bsky.social
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Even for those who worked alongside the U.S. military, the Trump administration has taken away ways for Afghans to reach safety — and loved ones — in the U.S.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/broken-promi...
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/broken-promi...
Broken Promise: How the Trump Administration Dismantled Pathways to Protection for Afghans
Even for those who worked alongside the U.S. military, the Trump administration has taken away ways for Afghans to reach safety — and loved ones — in the U.S.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Even for those who worked alongside the U.S. military, the Trump administration has taken away ways for Afghans to reach safety — and loved ones — in the U.S.
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/broken-promi...
Story by @bgirledukate.bsky.social: capitalandmain.com/broken-promi...
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Workers at the Ford-owned battery plant BlueOval SK in Kentucky asked for a union vote six months ago. But Trump's changes to the NLRB could extend delays.
The @uaw.org is now urging an investigation into the company's union-busting efforts.
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The @uaw.org is now urging an investigation into the company's union-busting efforts.
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Ford-Owned Battery Plant Drags Heels on Union Vote
BlueOval SK workers asked for a union vote six months ago. Trump administration changes could extend delays.
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July 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Workers at the Ford-owned battery plant BlueOval SK in Kentucky asked for a union vote six months ago. But Trump's changes to the NLRB could extend delays.
The @uaw.org is now urging an investigation into the company's union-busting efforts.
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The @uaw.org is now urging an investigation into the company's union-busting efforts.
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In a video appearance with an immigration judge, a detainee pulled out a jar of bright red blood and set it on the table in front of him. Many of the people in the courtroom gasped in unison.
“I have cancer. This is the blood I’ve lost today.”
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“I have cancer. This is the blood I’ve lost today.”
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With a Jar of Blood as Evidence, Detained Man Tells Immigration Judge ‘I am Dying Little by Little’
Judge denies bond for Guatemalan man worried about colon cancer as his condition appears to have grown worse in recent court hearings.
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July 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The presence of ICE in Los Angeles has put the city on edge.
Now, once a week, volunteers patrol the streets across L.A., keeping watch with the aim of alerting the community to any #ICE operations.
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Now, once a week, volunteers patrol the streets across L.A., keeping watch with the aim of alerting the community to any #ICE operations.
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Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets as ICE Raids Intensify
Neighborhood groups monitor immigration enforcement amid rising fear and federal scrutiny.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The presence of ICE in Los Angeles has put the city on edge.
Now, once a week, volunteers patrol the streets across L.A., keeping watch with the aim of alerting the community to any #ICE operations.
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Now, once a week, volunteers patrol the streets across L.A., keeping watch with the aim of alerting the community to any #ICE operations.
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Detained Man Says ICE Isn’t Treating His Colon Cancer
The Guatemalan man told officials that he had colon cancer when he first arrived at Otay Mesa Detention Center, according to his medical records.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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A waste incinerator, a paper plant and a sewage treatment facility are all jammed in a town of 35,000.
The community of Chester, Pennsylvania, has twice the asthma rate of the rest of the state, and the highest rate of infant mortality in the state.
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The community of Chester, Pennsylvania, has twice the asthma rate of the rest of the state, and the highest rate of infant mortality in the state.
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Pennsylvania Has Failed Environmental Justice Communities for Years. A New Bill Could Change That.
A waste incinerator, a paper plant and a sewage treatment facility all jammed in a town of 35,000. “Our children literally cannot breathe.”
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June 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A waste incinerator, a paper plant and a sewage treatment facility are all jammed in a town of 35,000.
The community of Chester, Pennsylvania, has twice the asthma rate of the rest of the state, and the highest rate of infant mortality in the state.
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The community of Chester, Pennsylvania, has twice the asthma rate of the rest of the state, and the highest rate of infant mortality in the state.
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COLUMN: While columnists complain about having to choose between principles and a Tesla lease, Mohsen Mahdawi is in the fight of his life to remain in the United States.
American history is carved out by rebels and nonconformists, writes Steven Mikulan.
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American history is carved out by rebels and nonconformists, writes Steven Mikulan.
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Drawing the Line Where It Matters
While one student risks his future to challenge Trump, a columnist takes a stand for his Tesla.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
COLUMN: While columnists complain about having to choose between principles and a Tesla lease, Mohsen Mahdawi is in the fight of his life to remain in the United States.
American history is carved out by rebels and nonconformists, writes Steven Mikulan.
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American history is carved out by rebels and nonconformists, writes Steven Mikulan.
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